Native Plants, Healthy Planet

By: Pinelands Nursery Bleav
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  • Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.
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Episodes
  • The Buzz - Finding the Sweet Spot

    The Buzz - Finding the Sweet Spot
    Apr 18 2025

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Why are Tom and Fran NOT in the same room? “That’s Hot” recalls a harmless prank. “This or That” builds roadways to new worlds. “Take it of Leaf it” has a funny take. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

    Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article

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    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

    Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Meet Arlington National Cemetery with Kelly Wilson and Greg Huse

    Meet Arlington National Cemetery with Kelly Wilson and Greg Huse
    Apr 11 2025

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kelly Wilson (Horticulturalist) and Greg Huse (Urban Forester) of Arlington National Cemetery to discuss the heritage of horticulture at the cemetery. Topics include honoring those who gave their lives for this country through horticulture, the challenges of maintaining excellence, implementing ecological strategies into current and future projects, Medal of Honor Memorial Trees, and Spring Horticultural Tours of the grounds. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

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    Spring Horticultural Tours at Arlington National Cemetery Here.

    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189.

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

    Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.

    Visit Old store Here.

    Visit New store Here!
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Buzz - How Does Your Funding Grow?

    The Buzz - How Does Your Funding Grow?
    Apr 4 2025

    Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. “That’s Hot” picks a page. “This or That” is a little more uplifting this week. “Take it of Leaf it” leads to a very interesting discussion about university funding. Did we give you a shoutout this week? Listen to the end of the episode for a secret. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.

    That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant

    Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article

    Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189

    Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com

    Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

    Follow Fran Chismar Here.

    Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.

    Visit Old store Here.

    Visit New store Here!
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    1 hr and 29 mins
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Great stuff

I love this podcast, I'm a passionate Gardener and native plant grower. Tom and Fran have such good topics to discuss. I'm always looking forward to the new show every week; I learn something useful every episode. I appreciate the interviews and knowledge they share. Thanks for all you guys do and keep up the great work!

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Changed my life

A lifetime of loving nature combined with the Master Gardener course a few years back led me to the nearly invisible world of native plants. Decades of gardening and here was this rabbit hole, the web of life at my fingertips. I wanted more. That’s where you came in.
Almost a year ago I found your podcast. I went to the beginning and tried to get totally current. Each and every episode inspires and challenges me to think about what I will do to make the world a better pace.
I have learned that to skip an episode might mean missing a delicious piece of knowledge, a new source of information, or fueling an ember of an idea burning at the back of my mind.
The cheerful banter is fun and something that helps with mental breaks, giving me the mental space to digest the tons of information packed in your shows.
A year later and I still loving every minute and can’t wait for the next podcast. And, until I gain the confidence to do my own thing, I will use my little platform at a retail nursery to spread the word about native plants.
Thank you Tom and Fran for everything, here’s to many more podcasts in the future.

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